Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in his opening remarks at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit urged member states to strengthen the organisation’s framework for tackling multiple regional challenges and forging close cooperation. PM Sharif’s remarks came as he addressed the opening session of the 23rd meeting of the Council of the Heads of Government (CHG) of the Member States of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The summit, being held at the Jinnah Convention Centre, welcomed leaders and representatives from across the region on Wednesday. The moot is being attended by officials from 11 countries, including host Pakistan, China, Russia and India.